Deputy Software Lead – SPY-6 Family of Radars

RTX

Deputy Software Lead for SPY-6 Family of Radars program at RTX. Lead software initiatives, supporting military applications with significant technical and management experience.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeMarlborough • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $132,400 - $251,600 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Java

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Software Lead in coordinating resources in alignment with the Capability and Product Lead (CPL)
Assist in tracking and reporting key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure progress toward program goals and provides support in resolving inter-team software conflicts related to task prioritization and development
Collaborate with functional managers, under the guidance of the Software Lead, to facilitate funding, travel, and personnel resource allocation in support of TDOAs
Work with the Software Chief Product Owner to assist in prioritizing program capability development in accordance with the portfolio planning process
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration across teams, reinforcing the principles set forth by the Software Lead
Aid in ensuring that software deliverables meet technical, quality, and performance standards
Act as a liaison to support cross-functional communication with Systems Engineering & Test Coordination (SE&TC) for software development activities
Support the Software Lead in overseeing software financial reporting, SW staffing for the Family of Radars program office, and assisting with the Customer Software Configuration Control Board (CCB)
Contribute to estimating software development efforts, providing inputs to program EACs and LREs per assigned SOW scope, and ensuring alignment with the Software Lead’s direction
Help drive software functional initiatives within the program (e.g., TDMC, metrics modernization) and supports managing assigned SOW scope within allocated budget/CLIN funding, ensuring deliverables and CDRLs are produced to meet specified timelines and quality standards
Work closely with the Products LSE and Capability Products Lead to ensure effective CDRL delivery while maintaining alignment with program objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations
Experience using C and C++ or Java
Experience in Agile software development methodologies and use of Scrum for software development
Experience in leadership roles as well as technical and management roles
Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) to manage program execution
Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
life insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
401(k) match
flexible spending accounts
flexible work schedules
employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
parental leave
paid time off
holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

CC++JavaAgile software developmentScrumEarned Value Management System (EVMS)software developmentsoftware performance standardssoftware financial reportingprogram estimation

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingresource allocationcontinuous improvementinter-team coordinationtask prioritizationcross-functional communicationsupporting initiatives

Certifications

U.S. government issued Secret security clearance